If you’re brand new to Framer, the canvas can feel like a blank universe. This 101 guide covers the core concepts you need to start building without getting lost.

Pages and Frames

At the top level you’ll work with pages. Each page contains frames—sections, layouts, and components that make up your design.

Stacks and Layout

Stacks help you:

• Align content horizontally or vertically.

• Set consistent spacing between elements.

• Create layouts that adapt when the screen size changes.

Text, Images, and Components

Framer gives you simple building blocks:

• Text for headlines, body copy, and labels.

• Image and video layers for media.

• Components for reusable buttons, cards, sections, and more.

Preview and Publish

At any time you can preview your page as a live prototype, test interactions, and eventually publish to a production-ready site with a custom domain.

Conclusion

Framer Canvas 101 is about comfort with the basics: frames, stacks, components, and preview. Once those feel natural, you can layer in CMS, code components, and more advanced patterns at your own pace.